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Kingston WritersFest will not be taking place physically this September due to the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, according to an announcement made by the festival on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. The festival was scheduled for September 23-27 2020 and a select series of master classes and presentations will be happening remotely
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It’s a good weekend to be a book lover (or a book writer) in Kingston, as the annual Kingston WritersFest is now underway. Now in its eleventh year, the 2019 edition will feature over 75 authors and dozens of events from now until Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. Here’s a look
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As Kingston celebrates the new year, the City and its residents are also celebrating a new Poet Laureate, whose first public event coincided with the Mayor’s New Year’s Levee. On Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, the City of Kingston announced the appointment of local author and poet, Jason Heroux, as the
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For ten years, Kingston WritersFest has brought noted authors to town to discuss their work and read from their latest book. Aspiring writers have taken the influences of the writers they see, meet, and hear from at this conference to motivate them to continue in their work. Kingston has a
Read moreRay Argyle is the author of five biographies, a book of Canadian political history and a novel set in Victorian Canada. He will discuss this book, An Act of Injustice, in his appearance at the Kingston Writersfest. Ray has worked as a journalist, publishing executive, and public relations consultant. He
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Kingston Writersfest is back next weekend in its 10th year of celebrating the power of the written word. This year’s festival runs from September 28th until October 2nd and is bigger than ever. Join in on live author discussions, readings, musical performances and workshops that will take place at various
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Lorna Lutz is a semi-retired professional who, as they say has “fire in her bones.” She is a longstanding volunteer for Kingston WritersFest, who loves meeting and socializing with new people, and engaging in good political debate. Lorna is a consummate artist; texture, colour and fabrication excite her. She enjoys
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While taking a leisurely stroll in your neighbourhood, you may have noticed small, free standing boxes popping up that are stocked with free books available for temporary loan. These so-called little free libraries are growing in popularity throughout North America, with nearly a dozen installations in and around Kingston. Little
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The #ygkChallenge is an ongoing series where we dare you to be different, resolve to be better, and or do something awesome in support of our beloved community. Each week, Kingstonist establishes a new, ambitious or quirky goal, encouraging you to step out of your comfort zone and do something
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The first time I met Iain was through friends at a John K. Samson show right here in Kingston. It was a cold February night and the Grad Club was buzzing with restless energy and anticipation; all of its dimly lit, meandering rooms were full of overeducated twentysomethings sipping drinks,
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Culture Days is a collaborative coast-to-coast-to-coast volunteer movement to raise the awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities. Thousands of activity organizers and artists volunteer their time and talent to present and coordinate free public activities that take place throughout the
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Michael Lista is an asset to both Canadian and modern poetry. He published Bloom in 2010 with the House of Anansi Press, now writes for the National Post (On Poetry) and most recently, acquired the editorship of poetry for the Walrus. A man whose tenure is the result of prodigy, he is a star of
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